Sam Leavitt removed from LSU injury report ahead of Ole Miss game

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt has been removed from the Southeastern Conference (SEC) availability report ahead of the No. 7 LSU Tigers' matchup against No. 8 Ole Miss. Leavitt's status fluctuated throughout the week, moving from “doubtful” on Wednesday to “questionable” on Thursday, before being removed from the report entirely on Friday.

Reports suggest Leavitt was dealing with a sore throwing shoulder that limited his practice participation earlier in the week. Despite the initial injury uncertainty, Leavitt is expected to start for the Tigers. The situation has sparked debate regarding potential gamesmanship by LSU head coach Lane Kiffin, who is facing his former program, Ole Miss.

The SEC maintains strict policies regarding injury disclosures to prevent intentional misrepresentation. Violations of these reporting standards can result in significant financial penalties for athletic departments, ranging from $25,000 for a first offense to $100,000 for subsequent violations, as well as individual accountability for coaching staff.